UH-1 Huey

A UH-1 Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis J. Kuykendall/Released)

UH-1N Huey

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kevin Probach clears the flight deck before sending off a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 261 aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is underway participating in composite training unit exercise, a major requirement for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8's certification for deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Scott Youngblood/Released)

Sea King Mk50A

Shark 22 takes off from number one spot which is on the forward flight deck of HMAS Kanimbla. It is one of three Sea King MK50A helicopters from 817 Squadron embarked on HMAS Kanimbla for Exercise RIMPAC 2010. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 22 lands at the Tandikat sports field to embark nine personnel, from HMAS KANIMBLA that had been assisting ashore during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 22 lands at the Tandikat sports field to embark nine personnel, from HMAS KANIMBLA that had been assisting ashore during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 takes off from Tandikat sports field after disembarking eight personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 takes off from Tandikat sports field after disemabarking eight personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 takes off from Tandikat sports field after disemabarking eight personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)

Sea King

Seaking 10 lands at Tandikat sports field whilst disembarking nine personnel to assist ashore from HMAS KANIMBLA during OPERATION PADANG ASSIST. HMAS KANIMBLA deploys to Sumatra, Indonesia as part of the Australian emergency response effort established in the wake of the Indonesian earthquakes. (Photo: Australia DoD)